July 14, 2005

NEW INFORMATION

• Marcus Hook Sprinkler Requirements— Marcus Hook Borough Council recently adopted a resolution providing for sprinkler systems in certain buildings. The ordinance seeks to require a higher level of fire safety in newly constructed two-family, multi-family residential structures, and commercial, industrial, educational, and religious occupancies of one or more stories by requiring automatic sprinkler system installations. Sprinkler systems will also be required in all properties that are converted from single family owner-occupied dwellings to single, multiple, or two family rental units or where the number of living units is increased by one or more units. (Source: Marcus Hook Borough; 07/12/05) 

• Call For Volunteers— The Suburban West REALTORS Association has established a Task Force to look into health insurance issues being faced by REALTORS and how and if the local Association can assist further. The Insurance Task Force will initially convene 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26 at the Suburban West REALTORS Association and we anticipate it meeting a number of more times over the remainder of the year. The charge of the Task Force is as follows:

In response to increasing health care costs and issues concerning the availability of affordable coverage for members, the Task Force will convene to research what options, if any, may be available for the Association to pursue in addressing this growing concern among our members. Research will include a survey of members’ current health care situation, gaining a better understanding of insurance issues and legislative initiatives effecting the health insurance industry, and investigating other providers and administrators. The goals of the Task Force are to: educate the membership on the issues; identify whether there are other quality options available for health care insurance that are less expensive; and/or other options that offer value-added benefits and services.  

Members interested in serving on the Insurance Task Force should respond to Steve Farace at sfarace@suburbanwestrealtors.com by Friday,
July 21. 

• Delaware County Real Estate and Bar Practices Committee Thursday, July 28, 2005 — The committee will convene its popular breakfast meeting this month on Thursday, July 28th at the Little Inn, Media, PA. This month’s topic is “Uniform Construction Code and Implementation in Delaware County” Cost for this event is $13.00 payable at the door. The fee covers the cost of breakfast and room expenses and will be charged to all attendees. Breakfast is served at 8:15 a.m., the session will begin at 8:45 a.m. Advance Reservation is required. Call Vince Mancini, Esquire at 610-566-8064 to reserve your spot.  

• Save The Date! Golf Outing and Monte Carlo Event On September 26– The Suburban West REALTORS Association will be presenting a Golf Outing and Monte Carlo Night at the Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli on Monday, September 26. This event will raise money for the American Cancer Society. Golf registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. and tee off is 12:30 p.m. Open Bar begins at 5:00 p.m. and Monte Carlo will commence at 7:00 p.m. Prizes, giveaways and fun will be readily available. For more detailed information on the event, please click here and for sponsorship information, please click here. 

• Memorial Notice— It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Designated REALTOR member Albert M. Greenfield, Jr. on Saturday, June 25. Albert was the broker/owner of Greenfield Realty Company and a member since 1980. Albert was also very active in politically, serving on the Democratic State Committee and Executive Committee for 12 years and the Chester County Democratic Executive Committee for 37 years, hopping back and forth as vice president and chairman for many of those years. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wallace Trust, P.O. Box 100, Glenmoore, PA 19343. 

• Memorial Notice— It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of REALTOR member Mary Ann Primavera Porter of Weichert REALTORS, Wayne on Friday, July 8. Mary Ann was a member of the Association since 1992.

REMINDERS

• REALTOR Happy Hour On July 20 — The Suburban West REALTORS Association in conjunction with the REALTORS Legislative Alliance is pleased to announce the next Happy Hour for members of the Association. All members are invited to attend our Happy Hour on Wednesday, July 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the America Bar & Grill in Chester Springs. Like previous events, it will feature complimentary appetizers, discounted drinks and prize giveaways courtesy of the Affiliate Member Forum. Most importantly, the Happy Hour is a great chance to network with colleagues. Click here for a printable flyer about the event.

• 3rd Annual 5K Run For Home Charity Fundraiser— Suburban West REALTORS ® Association strives to enhance the REALTOR image by promoting the activities of the association and the services of its members.  We want our communities to be aware of REALTORS and the roles we play in their lives.  By teaming up with other members of the association, we provide valuable support to those in community programs that promote homeownership.  This year the 5K Run For Home is scheduled for Saturday, August 13 at the Eagleview Corporate Center in Uwchlan.  All proceeds will go to support Habitat for Humanity of Chester County.  There are many ways that you, as a member, can be involved in this event: PARTICIPATE (for registration brochure CLICK HERE), VOLUNTEER, or become a SPONSOR (for sponsorship info CLICK HERE).  For additional information, please contact Mary Lim at 610-560-4800 or mlim@suburbanwestrealtors.com.  

• Employment Opportunity— Long and Foster, Newtown Square is seeking a part-time receptionist, 2-3 days a week and every other weekend (9am to 5 pm). Interested parties should email resume to jackie.jorgensen@longandfoster.com or call direct at 610-359-4060.
  
  OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

• Suburban West REALTORS Association TECH HOTLINE:
  800-704-7240 (email: techhotline@att.net)
  (8:30 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday)
  
• PAR Legal Hot Line: 800-727-5345
  (9 a.m. to 10 am & 1 pm to 3 pm, Monday to Friday)
  
• Suburban West REALTORS Association:
  http://www.suburbanwestrealtors.com
  
• SUPRA Support: 877-699-6787 (8 am to 10 pm, Everyday)